Sideways Definition & Meaning
sideways
- adverb
- with one side forward or to the front; "turned sideways to show the profile"; "crabs seeming to walk sidewise"
- from the side; obliquely; "a picture lit sideways"; "scenes viewed sidewise"
- toward one side; "the car slipped sideways into the ditch"; "leaning sideways"; "a figure moving sidewise in the shadows"
- to, toward or at one side; "darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face"
- adjective
- (of movement) at an angle
"Sideways" in song lyrics
See how sideways is used in real songs:
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"win a ticket to right white lines highway sideways ???"
Aesop Rock — The Tugboat Complex Pt. 3 -
"I'm 20 something pumping acrylic tomorrow sideways"
Aesop Rock — Water -
"A little wild juvenile ghetto bastard born sideways"
Apache — Wayz of a Murderahh
Words that rhyme with sideways
Usage tips for "sideways"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sideways" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sideways to find words that pair well.
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- What does sideways mean?
- with one side forward or to the front; "turned sideways to show the profile"; "crabs seeming to walk sidewise" from the side; obliquely; "a picture lit sideways"; "scenes viewed sidewise" toward one side; "the car slipped sideways into the ditch"; "leaning sideways"; "a figure moving sidewise in the shadows" to, toward or at one side; "darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face" (of movement) at an angle
- What part of speech is sideways?
- Sideways is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does sideways have?
- Sideways has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).